SADS FOUNDATIONSADS FOUNDATIONSUPPORTING FAMILIES.SUPPORTING FAMILIES.

SAVING LIVES.SAVING LIVES.

By: Rachel WhitakerBy: Rachel Whitaker

ABOUT THE FOUNDATION…ABOUT THE FOUNDATION…

As an foundation, we wanted to find "the better way" to educate people of the Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS).

A nonprofit charitable organization that was established on December 12, 1991.

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his foundation was started with the

purpose of helping to prevent sudden and

unexpected cardiac death in children and

in young adults.

CONTINUE…CONTINUE…

MISSION…MISSION…

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o save the lives and support the families of children

and young adults who are genetically predisposed to

sudden death due to heart rhythm abnormalities.

WHAT IS SADSWHAT IS SADS

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udden arrhythmia death syndromes (SADS) is genetic heart

rhythm abnormalities conditions that can cause sudden

death in young, apparently healthy people – who are

undiagnosed. These conditions can be treated and deaths

can be prevented. SADS condition are passed down from

parent to child with each child of an affected parent having a

50% chance of inheriting the condition.

PROCESS…PROCESS…

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s more victims are taken from us, we do our best to

go around the world and spread the word about

SADS.

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ach month we put on many seminars and charity

events in memory of those who have lost the battle.

INPUTS…INPUTS…

We need help from charities and people like you to be able to spread the word and alert people of the dangers of this deadly disease.

People willing to give some time and donations are what keep us going.

OUTPUTS…OUTPUTS…

The SADS Family Pedigree Project and SADS Pedigree Kit

 can help you identify and help other family members

who need to be screened – and save lives!

Sponsoring public awareness meetings in local

communities, providing educational videos, and also

sponsor the International SADS Awareness Week .

http://www.parentheartwatch.org/

THE GOAL…THE GOAL…T

o inform everyone about the effects of untreated/undiagnosed cardiac

arrhythmias and the methods by which death can be prevented.

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o have volunteers participate in awareness activities, support groups

and other awareness events.

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o prevent additional tragedies that can be avoided through early

detection and proper treatment.

HOW YOU CAN HELP…HOW YOU CAN HELP…

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s a foundation they rely on their volunteers to help spread the word

of SADS conditions.

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oin their efforts and become a SADS awareness volunteer by

emailing Adrienne or calling 1(800)786-7723

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ou can donate money to the foundation to help save someone’s life

by going to https://www.sads.org/Donate

COMMUNITY NEEDCOMMUNITY NEED

Too many people of all ages, lives have ended so

suddenly.

If the communities joined in and help spread the

word, more lives could be saved and less grieving

would be happening.

SHUTTLEWORTH FOUNDATIONSHUTTLEWORTH FOUNDATION

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he Shuttleworth foundation is all about people who change the

world for the better.

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ur foundation does just that, we want to help save peoples lives,

and help them live longer lives.

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ith the two working together, many great things can come from the

partnership.

CRITICAL READINGCRITICAL READING

This foundation is based on critical reading.

Reading about the disease, studying it, the doctors

of this foundation worked hard so they can make a

change in the world, to make a difference.

CRITICAL THINKINGCRITICAL THINKING

As a foundation we had to think of ways to get the

word out and how to grab the attention of funding

organizations to make a difference.

CRITICAL ACTIONCRITICAL ACTION

Action needed to take place in order for this

foundation to grow.

A group of doctors met and tests are now available

for people and now more lives can be saved.

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very close friend of mine lost a

friend from this disease. She has

told me many stories and it broke

my heart. I decided to do my

project on this foundation, to learn

more about it and how I can

become involved, as well as get

you involved.

PERSONAL CONNECTIONPERSONAL CONNECTION